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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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